Andira jaliscensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.T.Penn.
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.64: 50 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268171
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Andira jaliscensis (also called 'Jalisco Andira' and 'Jalisco Legume', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andira jaliscensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andira jaliscensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
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Andira jaliscensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Andira jaliscensis
Andira jaliscensis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Andira genus
Andira landroana, Andira marauensis, Andira anthelmia, Andira coriacea, Andira cubensis, Andira fraxinifolia, Andira galeottiana, Andira grandistipula, Andira macrothyrsa, Andira micans, Andira micrantha, Andira multistipula, Andira nitida, Andira ormosioides, Andira parviflora, Andira surinamensis, Andira trifoliolata, Andira unifoliolata, Andira vermifuga, Andira zehntneri, Andira inermis, Andira cuiabensis, Andira spectabilis, Andira skolemora, Andira legalis, Andira carvalhoi, Andira cordata, Andira frondosa, Andira chigorodensis, Andira macrocarpa, Andira humilis, Andira cujabensis, Andira tervequinata, Andira jaliscensis, Andira taurotesticulata, Andira praecox,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Toby Pennington (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Penn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira jaliscensis R.T.Penn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.